After the servants extinguished most of the lanterns and only a dim glow remained within the chamber, Kiara also lay down on the opposite side as they had agreed.
Yet while Arceus appeared perfectly relaxed, Kiara found no such peace.
The silence of the room only seemed to amplify the sound of her own heartbeat.
Every time she closed her eyes, she became aware of his presence only a short distance away.
She carefully turned her head and looked toward him.
His eyes were closed.
His posture was neat even in sleep.
His hands rested together over his stomach with the same elegance he displayed while awake.
His breathing was slow and steady.
The sight only made her more restless.
Kiara stared for several moments before puffing her cheeks in silent complaint. "Do you have to sleep right away?" she grumbled internally. "Can't you stay awake and talk a bit? Or are you pretending to be asleep?"
